Matt Lauer Pulls Off Snakes-in-a-Can April Fools' Day Prank (VIDEO)

Matt Lauer did the impossible this morning on 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM on NBC) by pulling off the old "snakes in a can" trick for April Fools' Day. By now, just about anyone handed a can of something to open on April Fool's Day should assume they were going to get smacked in the face with spring-loaded snakes. Not 'Today' host Ann Curry.

Lauer did a good job setting it up, saying there was a controversy over a new potato chip can. "It's supposed to be like a child guard tube," he said. "Some people say it is too hard to open, proving frustrating." He then handed the can to Curry, who gave a little shout and jumped when a purple snake uncoiled.

While his luck is good, Lauer may want to employ a dribble cup, a whoopee cushion, and ask Curry to pull his finger.